Lowell Daily Courier Card History of 19th Century Paper
Lowell Daily Courier describes itself as the oldest best daily in Middlesex County, founded 1826 and daily since 1845 except Sundays and holidays. It lists address at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell, delivers citywide at 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month, claims largest circulation and opens its circulation books to all.
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
John FP. Martin
Boston and Maine Trains Between Lowell and Boston
Boston and Maine Railway schedules show trains operating between Lowell and Boston. The service pattern lists departures from Lowell and arrivals in Boston with limited midday runs and varying frequencies on weekdays. Riders are advised to check the timetable for exact departures and platform locations.
Lowell Daily Courier Echoes Civil War Era Topics
The 1898 Lowell Daily Courier reports in a compact column on a Liverpool arrival and a Cuban tariff cut, with General Porter’s commission cited. It notes Chinese massacres, Christmas shopping in Boston, and critic Bonaparte alongside Bryan’s Washington visit. It discusses license voting recounts and Russian Quaker emigrants headed to Hawaii.
New Mayor Urged to Continue Predecessor’s Work
The remarks stress that months of progress are halted but the incoming mayor can carry on the prior administration’s initiatives. The statement emphasizes continuity and the need to press forward with ongoing projects.
Why our volunteer soldiery failed in Spanish War critique
The piece argues that the Spanish War volunteers were misjudged, noting three main causes. It contrasts with Civil War volunteers, cites the era's mission, climate, and home-front demoralization from press and family criticism, and asserts modern regiments are stronger and better trained than those in 1862.
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Cuba
Tropics
America
Quotations on Malay annexation and expansion talk
Editor Haskell and Secretary Gage oppose Malay annexation in principle yet were swayed by western and southern advocates. The Boston Record notes their conversion after talks with supporters. The piece condemns expanding narratives about litthe Americans and similar balderdash.
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Haskell
Gage
Boston Record
Flag for Ads Banned, Congress Urged to Act
The American Flag Day association will present a bill to Congress prohibiting use of the U S flag for advertising. Multiple editorials urge passage, arguing it preserves respect for the flag and protests flag misuse in media and commerce.
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American Flag Day Association
Congress
United States
Springfield
Philadelphia
The Portland life preserver and local street talk mixed
Dr George H Jennison notes a life preserver from the Portland misused by waves, while Mer rimack street chatter questions local advertising and plumber jokes. The column recalls Massachusetts war spend, Christmas holly, Santa Claus, and a brick gate house remark, ending with a dealer’s mirror display on a principal street.
Mirror reflections draw crowd at street corner movie
On a street corner a free movie shows in mirrors as people, both men and women, pause to check their reflections. Women adjust hats while men twist mustaches and many cast quick glances toward a second mirror for a more flattering view. Some pass by without stopping, yet most linger briefly to observe themselves.
Opera House shows wrap with Miss Carpenter and acts
Miss Frankie Carpenter closes her engagement at the Opera House tonight after Boucicault's Conn, the Shaughraun. The evening also features The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown with a full house and added specialties. Tomorrow's bill includes Struck Gas and The Little Ferret. Also notes the Jefferson Comedy Company's Rip Van Winkle tour starting Dec 26 in Portland. Keith's Theatre offers Miller and Waller bicycle exhibitions and The Four Cohans in Running for Office along with other acts and the usual biograph screenings.
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Opera House
Frankie Carpenter
Boucicault
Jefferson Comedy Company
Joseph Jefferson
Thomas
Joseph, Jr
William
Charles B. Jefferson
Portland
Maine
Jefferson Theatre
Mr. Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Joseph Jr
Derrick
Cockles
Charles RB
Keith's
Charles W. Miller
New York
Frank Waller
Patti Armanti
Webb and
Hassan
Ethel Levy
Leo Cervalto
Emunds
Emerson
Emmunds
Eldora
Norine
Lavender and Tomson
Boston Theatre
William Jefferson
Bob Acres
Otis Skinner
Wilton Lackaye
Miss Prokiott Paget
Mrs. Malaprop
Rossie Leslie
Lydia Languish
McNultys Visit Pleases Music Hall Audience
An evening of comic theater drew a good sized crowd at Music Hall as McNulty's Visit satisfied all. Geo Emerick starred, with John Flynn and William Boyd delivering strong turns. Orphan asylums attend matinee courtesy of managers, followed by La Petite Grace giving candy to each child. McGinty the Sport promised new laughs and a strong farce program.
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McNulty
Music Hall
Fursman
Geo. H. Emerick
John T. Flynn
Felix O’grady
Wm. Boyd
Jack McCabe
Tramp
Boody
Foreman
Little la Petite Grace
McGinty
Frohman’s Company Delights Audiences at Boston Museum
Frohman’s splendid company earns new admirers with each performance at the Boston Museum, drawing praise for polished acting and engaging stage presence that captivates diverse patrons.
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Frohman
Boston Museum
Christmas Mirror Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary Special
The Christmas Mirror, New York Dramatic Mirror, is praised for a century of theatre coverage and fairness. It has released a 128 page Christmas annual marking its twentieth anniversary with features on the publication, its history, production, and autograph letters from actors. It sells for 50 cents at newsdealers.
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Christmas Mirror
The
New York Dramatic Mirror
Mirror
Prominent Nashua Doctor Dies of Heart Disease
Dr Irving Fred Graves aged 32 one of Nashua’s best known young physicians died suddenly Thursday of heart disease after a career that included Nashua city physician and milk inspector roles. He graduated from Nashua High School Columbia College and New York College of Physicians and Surgeons. Survived by wife and father Dr J G Graves.
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Irving Fred Graves
Nashua
Columbia College
New York College of Physicians and Surgeons
Board of Health
Graves
St. George Commandery
K. T
Meridan
Sun Royal Arch
Guards Club
J. G. Graves
Wiliam Leonard Clark
Worchester
Board of Assessors
Worcester
Col
John McKenna
United States
Boston
Carrick-on-Suir
Tipperary
McKenna
Troy
Cleveland
White House
Internal Revenue
James
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